Namibian politicians demand overhaul of land resettlement program

McHenry Venaani called for the incoming land reform commission in Namibia to overhaul the resettlement program, stating the current system is "no longer bankable" and failing to promote productivity. He proposed acquiring underperforming land and reallocating it to people who can generate income and expand their farming operations. Tobie Aupindi added that the commission must be full-time to successfully redesign the resettlement program.

The calls target the core land resettlement program in Namibia, demanding a systemic overhaul of the current tenure model. Venaani criticized the allocation of farms on 99-year leases without sufficient emphasis on productivity. These proposals suggest potential changes to how land assets are managed and utilized within the country.